Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 120028

Juries

Tabled: 11 March 2026
Answered: 18 March 2026

Question

Charlotte Nichols

LabourWarrington North

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether judges have been consulted about possible increased personal risks of replacing some jury trials with named judge trials as proposed in the Courts and Tribunals Bill.

Answer

Sarah Sackman
The safety and security, welfare, and independence of the judiciary remain paramount. Engagement with the judiciary on the court reform measures in the Courts and Tribunals Bill included consideration of personal safety and security. We will continue to w...

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